President Ford's Rancho Mirage home sells for $1.675 million

"The buyers are entertainment business manager John McIlwee and Dreamworks Animation executive Bill Damaschke, who announced their intentions to preserve the 6,316-square-foot midcentury home. They purchased the furniture, including sofas and desks, and some of the artwork separately."

"The Fords built the Welton Becket-designed home in 1979. The gated compound encompasses 1.37 acres. The main residence has a swimming pool and includes a staff waiting room, his and her offices, five bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two partial bathrooms."

"The Fords used the compound as their California retreat after they left the White House. President Ford died in 2006 at 93. Betty Ford died last year, also at 93."

The Rancho Mirage estate of former President Gerald Ford and his wife Betty has sold for $1.675 million. The buyers are entertainment business manager John McIlwee and Dreamworks Animation executive Bill Damaschke, who plan to preserve the property. The 6,316-square-foot midcentury home was designed by architect Welton Becket and built in 1979. The gated compound spans 1.37 acres and features a swimming pool, five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, two partial bathrooms, his and her offices, and a staff waiting room. The Fords used the property as their California retreat after leaving the White House. President Ford passed away in 2006 at age 93, and Betty Ford died the following year at the same age.

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